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Lincoln Cathedral Winchester Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral
THE SPEEDY ADVENTURES - THE HOUSES OF SOUTHWELL
UK ICATHEDRAL TOUR
n September Mr & Mrs Speedy embarked on a unique to Southwell 6 Cathedral Tour, driving all over the
English countryside (on some gorgeous but extremely narrow country lanes) to
find out about the rich history behind the inspiration for our 6 Southwell Houses. These photos show but
a small snippet of the stunning
architecture and rich history and traditions from which most English
communities have built upon. These structures are impressive in terms
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Each Cathedral was unique in its design, history and feel • Each Cathedral was very welcoming and professional in
hosting visitors.
• They are more than Cathedrals, they are major
tourist attractions to their town/city, with schools and
communities attached to them.
• Southwell is a beautifully presented village that you
can walk around comfortably in an hour. Visiting the Southwell Minster Cathedral is a must with great internal learning and viewing, with significant well preserved external ruins, gardens and a classic centuries old cemetery.
• Each School had very good security, sharp grounds that treasure their history, with courteous students and staff.
• Through learning about and by being physically present in each House Cathedral - Durham, York, Lincoln, Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury and Southwell, our understanding of what our House system embodies and represents is now significant.
of their design and longevity, a humbling experience for us relative
youngsters in New Zealand. This journey to all or some of
Durham 2 Cathedral
York Minster
Lincoln 4 Cathedral
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Salisbury Cathedral Cathedral
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the Cathedrals is enjoyed by many Southwell
families.
Canterbury Cathedral
Southwell Minster is a star attraction in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England- ironically in the province of York! If you’re curious to understand what a Minster
is...it’s a special term and title of honour
for regionally important Churches and Cathedrals to recognise their importance and standing within the community it serves. There are just a few under the Church of England, including York Minster
and Westminster Abbey.
Southwell Minster
Winchester